Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers shut down Elon Musk’s call for separation
The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan have rejected a suggestion by Elon Musk that their provinces should separate from Canada. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the country despite upcoming provincial referendums on the issue.
Why it matters
The comments from a high-profile figure like Musk have sparked a public debate regarding Canadian national unity and provincial autonomy.
The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan are shutting down a suggestion from U.S. tech titan Elon Musk that the two provinces should split from Canada.
The trillionaire tech businessman and former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump said on his social media platform X that Quebec would benefit from independence, as would the two Prairie provinces.
Alberta and Saskatchewan should separate too.
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe had a concise response to Musk on social media: “No.”
Moe has said he’s a true Canadian but wouldn’t halt a public vote on separation in Saskatchewan if residents petitioned for a plebiscite.
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